Chapter 70: I Am Theirs
Chapter 70: I Am Theirs
Camilla
Today, although I may be off duty tonight but I am still currently on my way to Gravity as My Men's plus one. Apparently, people don't pay much attention to each other's dates and that the club's anniversary party is more of a business meeting rather than a celebration.
However, those working at the bar are some of my fellow co-workers and I know there will be a lot of questions for me to answer during my next shift. Although that part is practically a guarantee, I am fairly clueless as to what the rest of the night entails. I can guess it is very important and filled with influential people though because Nancy and Esther made a huge deal about dressing me properly.
They made it clearly that while this event is being hosted at the club, I should still be dressing to impress. I trust that my appearance will play the part though because the dress I took from Nancy made me feel like a goddess and I have never met someone who could do makeup as flawlessly as Esther.
The three of us have gotten fairly close recently and when I am not working or staying with my men, we typically hang out together.
Stepping out of the car Adriano sent to pick me up, I thank the driver again before he drives off to who knows where. Turning to face the massive building, I instantly see multiple expensive cars filling the parking lobby and the second of distant conversation coming from inside.
No one questioned me when I entered, looking around at the anniversary decor and the completely converted club space. There is no loud music or flashing lights, just a room filled with Multi-millionaires and many of them I recognized as well as a large buffet with people walking around with champagne flutes
So far, my daily visit to Susan's is the most normal part of my day and I gotta watch her chase a man out of the place with a wooden spoon for complaining too much. I can still figure it out here though and I just pray I won't stick out like a sore thumb to every other wealthy person.
Unfortunately, that hope was crushed the second I walked into sight and multiple people glanced at my way casually. I can't find Adriano and Domenico anywhere but I spotted Gregorio talking to people or he was at least.
I blushed as he turned to face me, those he was talking with did the same and fell silent from their conversation.
'Show confidence and no one can touch you.' I said to myself.
My father's common belief in faking it till you make it pops into my head as I take one step after another into the room, straight to where Gregorio is. When I got a better view of his guests, I nearly freaked out when I recognized the one man as a multi-award winning actor and forced myself to look calm as I walked right to their side.
And who are you?" The famous man known as Fredrick Lenard asked as he took in the sight of me moving into Gregorio's arms.
"Camilla Ranger, it is very nice to meet you." I said, offering my hand to shake and he smiles as he takes it.
"She is also our date." I added, suddenly appearing beside me and causing a small smile to form on my face. His voice doesn't sound jealous but it is clear he is staking his claim on me.
"Our?" The girl beside Fredrick asked with raised eyebrows and an amused expression.
"Theirs," I said and the light squeeze of Gregorio's hand on my waist showed he was pleased by my words.
"Let's grab a drink, shall we?" Domenico said to me, rubbing his hand on my side.
"If you will excuse us." He smiles and Fredrick and his date give a polite nod, watching as the three of us leave to the bar.
"You look absolutely ravishing tonight, Miss Range." Gregorio whispered causally into my ear as if it didn't just make my stomach fill with butterflies.
And then Domenico pulled me in beside him and made his own comment except he made my thighs discretely press together as we stepped up to the bar. My co-worker who told me to ignore Sarah's commentary the other day walked up to us and I could easily tell he had to fight down his smile at the sight of who my dates were.
We both know Sarah is going to flip her shit when she finds out and the two of us share the same amused thought in silence.
"What can I get for you?" His eyes stay on me as I ordered my usual gin and tonic.
He mixes one right up for me while my two men deny his offer to grab them drinks too. As I was waiting for my drink, my heart skipped a beat when I suddenly spun around by my waist just to see Adriano standing in front of me. Then I noticed he was holding something small between his fingers.
Grabbing my left hand, he runs the pad of his thumb over the top a couple of times before lifting what I saw to be a diamond ring. It was stunning and all I could do was watch as he took it and slipped it onto my pinky finger and it fits perfectly. The top of the band has some intricate design carved into it and when I looked closer, I saw a rose with a small arrow puncturing it through the center.
The ring was stunning and when I looked back up at him, I saw a pleased look on his face. Gregorio and Domenico both wore slightly stunned expressions though except they weren't looking at me or the ring, they were looking at their brother and he paid no attention to them.
"I need you to wear this at all times for me, okay?" He said and I can tell this is important to him. But what could the ring mean?
"Thank you," I said but he was not done yet.
"I want you to wear it even to bed as well. It is waterproof so it can pretty much withstand any condition and it will keep you safe."
Keep me safe? What does he mean by that? Is my life in danger?
"What about this?" I asked, tracing my finger over the design before looking back at him.
This is clearly a very big deal to him and this isn't just any ring.
"Business," that is all he said and based on his tone, I know it is serious.
They are involved in something much bigger than just running this place but I don't think I want to know what it is anyways. I trust them and if this is all they are asking from me, then it really isn't a big deal.
"The ring will remain on my finger, I promise." I said and my words seem to sink in with him.
"Good," he said after a moment, finally seeming satisfied.
"I say we go make our rounds and stir up some drama between the guests then." Adriano said.
"Why would you want to do that?" I laughed as I grabbed my drink in one hand while my other hand wrapped around Adriano's arms.
Gregorio and Domenico just gave me a mischievous wink when I looked at them.
"It is good for both business and entertainment for ourselves." He said as the two of us began walking back towards the crowds and Gregorio and Domenico falling into step behind us.
When Adriano said stirring up drama, he really wasn't joking. The more people gossip, the more tension fills the room. Although what I have noticed about this group of people is most are too cowardly to speak directly. That means, instead of facing it, nearly everyone in the room is drinking now. In turn, giving Adriano multiple open doors to discussing business agreements while other people's heads are looser.
It is totally messed up and immoral but I have to give it to him, it is smart. On top of the confidence and power they naturally give off, I watch as a lot of people come to speak to my men, ranging from making deals with them to accidentally allowing useful information to slip. I have spent the majority of tonight by their side, helping to plant seeds in the minds of many as we loop around to speak to an endless number of people.
I am only taking a break now that I am sitting on one of the lounge couches and watching as all three men plaster smiles on their faces, shaking countless hands and causing those around them to fall easily into conversation with them. When Domenico catches me watching, he winks at me before turning his focus back to the people in front of him.
"Mind if I sit?" I heard a familiar voice ask from behind.
Before I got the chance to respond, Fredrick Leonard walked around the couch and plop down next to me.
Moving a little bit, I gave him more room since he sat a little too close for my comfort. What will my men think, seeing me sitting with him?
I pray they should get upset, I want this night to go smoothly.
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